Jon began university life as a geologist, following this with a treacherous leap into the life sciences with a course in biodiversity and taxonomy. After a brief interlude where he was sucked into the world of science policy and communication, he is now undertaking a PhD in tetrapod biodiversity and extinction at Imperial College London. Here, he covers recent research to make the science more accessible and improve the reach of new developments in palaeontology. Jon tweets as @protohedgehog and can usually be found procrastinating in pubs, trying to exchange bad science, usually about dinosaurs, for food and beer.
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About EGU
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organisation for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. With our partner organisations worldwide, we foster fundamental geoscience research, alongside applied research that addresses key societal and environmental challenges. Our vision is to realise a sustainable and just future for humanity and for the planet.
It is a non-profit international union of scientists with about 23,500 members from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
The EGU publishes a number of diverse scientific journals, which use an innovative open access format, and organises topical meetings, and education and outreach activities. It also honours scientists with a number of awards and medals. The annual EGU General Assembly is the largest and most prominent European geosciences event, attracting over 22,000 scientists from all over the world in the year 2026. The meeting’s sessions cover a wide range of topics, including volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth’s internal structure and atmosphere, climate, as well as energy and resources.
The EGU was established in September 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the European Union of Geosciences (EUG), and has headquarters in Munich, Germany.